The Parliament of Kenya intends to investigate Worldcoin’s large-scale processing and handling of users’ sensitive biometric data, collected through retinal scans in exchange for a World ID and reportedly a token worth Ksh7,000.
On Tuesday, August 15, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, launched a probe into Worldcoin (WLD) after the Members of Parliament raised concerns about data protection and privacy risks that come with the new crypto technology and what the government was doing to protect the citizens whose data were harvested by the chrome Orb.
The majority of the MPs pointed fingers at the Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Prof Kithure Kindiki, his counterpart Eliud Owalo at the Information, Communications and the Digital Economy docket and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), despite the data watchdog’s successful last-minute rush to court for orders to bar Worldcoin from accessing the collected information amid security evaluation.
Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait appeared before the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation of the National Assembly, and its Chair, Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, wanted to know why her office had not rushed to the courts with the same speed after she confessed to knowing Worldcoin’s dubious operations from April 2022, subsequently writing a letter to them seeking clarity over its collection, storage, and use of customer data on the 19th of the same month and receiving a response from Worldcoin on May 6, 2022.
“It took the intervention of the committee to access the trail of correspondences, and the committee will go through this. Of concern to us, is are Kenyans safe, is their data safe or is it being exploited to be used in a technology that no one seems to be taking responsibility over?” Posed Kiarie.
Despite Worldcoin getting a license from the ODPC, Kassait maintained that even though the web3 startup was issued with a certificate of registration, it does not mean it is compliant with the entire Data Protection Act but only its Sections 18 and 19. [The Data Protection Act PDF)
Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait appears before the Communication, Information and Innovation committee at Parliament Buildings on August 15, 2023.
“Under the circumstances, it was induced compliance with the data protection regulations since Kenyans had to accept the terms for their data to be taken in exchange for Worldcoin tokens,” she said.
After her presentation, the Chair of the Committee adjourned the session for next Friday, citing unsatisfactory submissions from Kassait. Kiarie now wants the Data Commissioner to make her next week’s submissions in writing and should state how Worldcoin bypassed authorities to start its operations in Kenya.
Now, to advance the investigation on the matter, Speaker Wetang’ula has directed the Committee led by Kiarie to form a special team of fifteen members drawn from the Administration and Internal Security Committee and that of Wildlife and Tourism.
Each of the three Committees’ Chair will nominate three members from the Majority and three from the Minority while factoring in themselves to come up with a balanced team that will take on the Worldcoin case and submit its analysis late next month.
“The mandate of the Joint Committee is to inquire into the activities and operations of Worldcoin in Kenya and that the relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, whose mandates have a bearing on the matter. Speaker Wetang’ula directed that the Joint Committee should consider and inquire into the matter and submit its report by Thursday, 28th September 2023.” A statement from the Parliament of Kenya reads.
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner said it is yet to establish the number of people whose data is with Worldcoin.
Hundreds of Kenyans line up outside KICC, Nairobi, for Worldcoin’s iris scan
Maseno University has already released its Academic Calendar 2023-2024 for all cohorts of students pursuing various undergraduate programs in this Fountain of Excellence to gain the skills, outlook, and much-needed confidence to trek respective career paths in the job world.
As one of the leading universities in Kenya, Maseno University will admit a record 7,702 students in September 2023/2024 intake who gained entry through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) under the Government Sponsorship Program. This is up from the 6,192 admitted on September 2, 2022.
How many students study at Maseno University?
Known for its innovative educators and visionary scholars, Maseno University (main campus) has attracted the most promising students across Kenya, East Africa, and some parts of the world to form a dynamic and diverse community of 21,000 learners who are currently on their graduate studies at its School of Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Physical and Biological Science, Public Health and Community Development, Nursing, Development and Strategic Studies, Medicine, Business and Economics, Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sciences, Computing and Informatics and the recently introduced Maseno Uni School of Law.
After the admission of new students in the upcoming September 2023 semester, this higher-learning institution which is very popular for being the only university situated at the Equator in the globe will have nearly 30,000 students at its main campus at Maseno Town, Kisumu West constituency exactly at the border of Kisumu and Vihiga Counties along Kisumu-Busia Highway.
If you are a student, check out the semester dates below;
Maseno University Academic Calendar 2023-2024 Semester One
August 20, Sunday
* Reporting date for the continuing Maseno University students to mark the beginning of the new semester. These are learners in their Second Year all the way to Fourth Year
August 21, Monday
* 2023/2024 Academic Year begins for the continuing students, and are expected to start taking lectures which will run for 13 weeks
September 11, Monday
* Continuing students begin part 1 of the Continuous Assessment Tests (CAT1) to evaluate the aspects of their knowledge in the coursework. Lecturers will also collect and grade issued assignments
* Reporting date for First Year students who received the Maseno University KUCCPS calling letter. The freshers will have two days to report to the institution up to September 12, 2023
September 13, Wednesday
* University Orientation of incoming students begins to help them get acquainted with their new school environment, get familiar with the school rules and the surrounding
* First-year learners will also get a chance to meet faculty and talk to academic administrators before registering for classes
September 17, Sunday
* Orientation ends
* Continuing students finish CAT1 and given results of the completed and submitted assignments for necessary corrections
September 18, Monday
* New students begin lectures and various class activities for 13 weeks
* Continuing students resume classes
November 17, Friday
* Last day of lectures for Maseno University students in second, third, and fourth years
November 20, Monday
* ‘Old’ students begin end-of-semester for the close of Semester One Academic Year 2023/2024
December 8, Friday
* End of Semester examinations are completed. Continuing students who have completed their papers can break for the December holiday as they wait for the Second Semester, which will begin on January 7, 2024
December 14, Thursday
* First-year students end their lectures after 13 weeks
December 15, Friday
* Further learning activities of the new Maseno University students are adjourned for a recess for the Christmas and New Year festivities until January 2, 2024, when they are required to report for transitional examinations to the 2nd semester of their First Year that will begin on January 4
Who is the current Vice Chancellor of Maseno University?
Prof. Julius Nyabundi – VC, Maseno University.
In Kenya, Vice Chancellors are the administrative and academic heads of universities. Prof Julius Omondi Nyabundi is the current VC of Maseno University after taking over from the honored Prof Dominic Were Makawiti (deceased) on March 1, 2016.
Prof Nyabundi is a decorated professor of Agronomy and Crop Ecology with a Ph.D. from the University of California (1985) and a Master’s from the University of Nairobi (1981). He is currently serving his last time as the Maseno University Vice-Chancellor.
The Chair of the MSU University Council is Abdullah Naji, a Professor of Animal Nutrition who previously served in the same capacity at Laikipia University.
Discover a list of reputable Female Gynaecologists in Nairobi. Our comprehensive guide will help book your appointments in Nairobi.
What is Gynaecology?
Gynaecology is the field of medicine that deals with the treatment of women’s diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs. This means that they primarily diagnose and treat issues related to the female reproductive tract.
Reasons one may need to see a gynaecologist
Discomfort in the pelvic region
Any discharge concerns
Any queries concerning periods
Queries concerning pregnancy
Unusual vaginal bleeding or pain
Miscarriage
Hormone replacement therapy
Infertility, contraception or family planning
Regular check-ups
Examples of illnesses under gynaecology
Cervical Disorders
Infertility
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Ovarian Disorders
Uterine Disorders
Vaginal and vulval Disorders
Female Gynaecologists in Nairobi
1. Dr Jane Wangui Machira
Dr. Jane Wangui Machira is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist who possesses a fervent dedication to fertility treatment. She holds the position of co-founder at Gynacare and also serves as a specialist Obstetrician/Gynecologist at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Boasting a decade-spanning career in reproductive health, Dr. Machira is an esteemed authority in contraception, prenatal care, child delivery, STD treatment, and relevant surgical interventions. Her profound experience underscores her commitment to women’s well-being. With an unwavering focus on enhancing fertility and reproductive outcomes, Dr. Jane Wangui Machira’s contributions have positioned her as a respected figure in the field, positively impacting countless lives.
Dr. Agnes Gachoki is an accomplished Obstetrician-Gynaecologist with a distinguished career dedicated to women’s health. With extensive experience spanning over 15 years, she has become a prominent figure in the field.
Contacts; Address: Mayfair Centre, Ralph Bunche Rd, Nairobi
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Carol Odula Obonyo stands as a seasoned Reproductive Health Specialist. Her extensive expertise in the field is a testament to her dedication and commitment to women’s health. Notably, she holds the esteemed position of Hon. Secretary on the board of the Kenya Medical Association Nbi division, the overarching body representing doctors across the country
Contacts; Address: Prof. Nelson Awori Centre, Ralph Bunche Rd, Nairobi
Phone: 0721 371948/ (+254) 202 738478
4. Dr Florence Mbatha Mukii
Dr. Florence Mbatha Mukii is a distinguished healthcare practitioner specializing in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, based in Nairobi Central. With a wealth of experience and a profound dedication to women’s health, Dr. Mukii has emerged as a leading figure in her field.
Dr. Maureen Owiti is a seasoned Obstetrician Gynaecologist, distinguished by her extensive expertise in the domain and unwavering dedication to women’s well-being, particularly their reproductive health.
After graduating with top honours from the Russian Peoples’ Friendship University, Dr Owiti’s exceptional commitment to medical excellence was evident from the outset. Subsequently, she pursued her residency at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of the University of Nairobi, situated at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Dr. Jane Wakahe is a distinguished and compassionate gynaecologist with a deep commitment to women’s health and well-being. With over 15 years of experience, she has become a trusted name in the medical community, known for her expertise in reproductive health and gynaecological care.
Contacts; Address: Medical Centre, Ralph Bunche Rd, Nairobi
Doctor’s Plaza, Nairobi Hospital, 2nd Floor, Room 211, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 0721 938208
8. Dr Elizabeth Wanjiru Kimotho
Dr. Elizabeth Wanjiru Kimotho (Liz) is a dedicated healthcare professional, specializing as an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, based in Nairobi.
Contacts;
Address: Suite 1 3rd Floor Wing A Prof Nelson Awori Centre,
Ralph Bunche Road,
Nairobi Central, 00100
Phone: 0790 199708
9. Dr Rachel Rukaria Kaumbutho
Dr. Rachel Rukaria Kaumbutho is a highly regarded Obstetrician & Gynaecologist known for her expertise and dedication to women’s health. With a strong educational foundation and extensive experience in the field,
Contacts;Address: Aga Khan Hospital, 3rd Parklands Ave, Nairobi
To cushion the impact of blowing petroleum prices linked to the international market, President William Ruto’s government announced Monday a countermeasure, fuel subsidies, in a major shift to shield households, businesses, and other consumers from price shocks that have proved unmanageable in the trying economic moments.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) unveiled the measure saying that without the intervention of the previously done away fuel subsidies, consumers would pay a price of more than Ksh200 per liter of petrol, Ksh183.26 for diesel, and kerosene at Ksh175.22 for a group that is already suffering from high levels of unemployment and other uncertainties.
“In order to cushion consumers from the spike in pump prices as a consequence of the increased landed costs, the government has opted to stabilize pump prices for the August-September pricing cycle,” a statement from EPRA reads.
However, despite the launch of the subsidy program, the prices of fuel in Kenya remain unchanged at Ksh194.68 (petrol), Ksh179.67 (diesel), and Ksh169.48 (kerosene) in Nairobi for the months of August-September.
In Mombasa, motorists will cash out Ksh191.62 for petrol, Ksh176.63 for a litre of diesel, and Ksh166.43 for kerosene, while in Nakuru, they will pay Ksh193.77, Ksh179.14, and Ksh168.99 for a litre of petrol, diesel, and kerosene, respectively.
In the frontiers of Northern Kenya, consumers will be hit extra hard in the pocket as they will not be spared in the latest EPRA review. With reluctant generosity, the people of Mandera will buy a litre of petrol at Ksh208.68, diesel at Ksh193.67, and Ksh183.49 for Kerosene, a bit higher than their counterparts in Moyale, who will pay Ksh204.81, Ksh189.80, and Ksh179.60 for the same, meaning that the Kenyan govt has subsidized petrol for Ksh7.33, diesel for Ksh3.59 and kerosene for Ksh5.74 from Tuesday and these areas do not benefit because of expensive overland transit and wage gaps.
The good news is that EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo has encouraged Kenyans to feel protected despite many of them grumbling about the recently imposed President Ruto’s Finance Act 2023, blaming it for the rising cost of living.
President Ruto had managed to hold down the fuel subsidy program for nearly three months from May 14 after shelving it due to the new International Monetary Fund financing policy, which roughly demands that, as an African country, remove fuel subsidies and adopt green energy to get a penny from us.
While Mpesa transfer is, without doubt, one of the most convenient ways of settling bills and making regular payments and purchases for many Kenyans, there are Mpesa account limits of which customers should be aware, especially after its recent review, announced on August 14, 2023.
Effective to all customers from August 15, Safaricom PLC has raised Mpesa account limits to Ksh500,000 after winning a gesture of approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the supervisor and regulator of banks and other important financial institutions, in this case, Mpesa.
The new threshold, up from Ksh300,000, is expected to reshape the payments landscape by creating new use cases as well as expanding the existing ones, particularly for vendor and supplier payments for businesses.
“The increased account limits will provide customers and especially small businesses with increased convenience as the share of cashless transactions continues to rise,” Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said while announcing the changes.
Peter Ndegwa – CEO, Safaricom PLC.
However, despite the shift of Mpesa limits from Ksh300K to Ksh500K, the amount you can transfer at one moment still stands at Ksh150,000, meaning that to take advantage of the expanded limit, you will have to send Ksh150,000 thrice to amount of Ksh450,000 and move the remaining amount separately to hit the Ksh500,000 cap.
Why does Mpesa Have limits?
The biggest mobile operator and the proprietor of Mpesa, Safaricom PLC, impose limitations on amounts you can transact on the faster payment method for security reasons.
It is not that Safaricom’s Mpesa wing lacks enough money to distribute to customers at any given time, but because it operates under the National Payment System Act, among other monetary handling laws by the Central Bank of Kenya, it must adhere to the set per-day limits of Ksh500,000 to help deter those seeking to abuse financial systems by laundering criminal proceeds and disguising it as legitimate income.
Also, Mpesa limits are a critical protective tool. Imagine someone accessed your Safaricom SIM Card and Mpesa PIN, then you had over a million shillings in your savings account, and Mpesa had no limits. The criminal could easily suck your accounts dry by tap pap, just the way you like it.
Further, transaction and account limits help CBK control the amount of money in circulation in the economy.
How much money can you withdraw from a Mpesa agent at one time?
With respect to the unchanged Mpesa transaction value, the amount of money you can withdraw instantaneously at a Mpesa agent or an outlet is Ksh150,000. But after the upward review of Mpesa’s holding balance from Ksh300,000 to Ksh500,000, you can repeatedly make Ksh150K transactions to attain the new limit.
Has the new Ksh500,000 Mpesa limit affected transaction costs?
No. Because you cannot withdraw Ksh500k at a Mpesa agent, Safaricom has not changed its tariffs or tuned its transaction bands to reflect the same. Mpesa customers will still use the current Mpesa Tariff 2023, the latest upon the enactment of the Finance Act.
Here are the newest Mpesa charges, the cost of sending, withdrawing, and paying bills with the mobile wallet;
Amount
Pochi la Biashara and Mpesa send money to Mpesa users charges
Mpesa send money to Airtel Money and T-Kash charges
Mpesa withdrawals at agents or Safaricom outlets charges
GOtv has rolled out a new package, GOtv Supa Plus, as a Ksh3,500 monthly subscription product aimed at the high-end Kenyan market as it includes more channels and a mix of exclusives than any existing viewing plans.
GOtv Supa Plus or GOtv Supa+ is the latest innovation from the leading paid TV terrestrial service provider, and it comes after GOtv Supa (70+ channels) to add the list of GOtv Kenya plans as package number 6 and the most expensive but with access to over 75 channels and a mini-bundle of related TV stations.
The main differences between GOtv Supa+ and GOtv Supa are in pricing and channels, but the new subscription package boasts unrivaled value. For Ksh3,500 a month, GOtv Supa+ costs nearly more than half the price of GOtv Supa, which currently stands at Ksh1,899 monthly.
What channels are included with GOtv Supa Plus?
Channels available on GOtv Supa+ include the following:
General Entertainment
1. Maisha Magic East
2. Maisha Magic Plus
3. Maisha Magic Bongo
4. Africa Magic Family
5. Africa Magic Urban
6. ROK 2
7. Magic Showcase
8. Maisha Magic POA
9. Mambo Moto
10. Zee World
11. Star Life
12. Telemundo
13. TLNovelas
14. Real Time
15. E! Entertainment
16. Discovery Family
17. Universal TV
18. CBS Reality
19. BET
In this category, universal TV is missing from the GOtv Supa package.
Movies
20. Maisha Magic Movies
21. Africa Magic Epic
22. ROK
23. M-Net Movies 4
24. Movie Room
25. TNT Africa
26. Studio Universal
27. KIX
28. CineMagic
29. B4U Movies
Unlike GOtv Supa+, GOtv Supa lacks the Studio Universal channel in this category.
Lifestyle and Culture
30. Food Network
Documentary
31. NatGeo Wild
32. National Geographic
33. Discovery ID
Sports
34. SuperSport Blitz
35. SuperSport Football
36. SuperSport LaLiga
37. SuperSport Select 1
38. SuperSport Select 2
39. SuperSport English Premier League
40. ESPN
41. WWE
42. SuperSport Select 3
The Majority of the world loves football as a favorite pastime, and with the start of the 2023/2024 English Premiere League campaign, many are looking forward to catching the games live on TV. If you are one of the soccer lovers, then GOtv Supa Plus is for you. This package will show all the 380 PL matches on its SuperSport English Premier League and SuperSport Select 3 channels, which are unavailable on the regular GOtv Supa.
Local Channels
43. KBC TV
44. NTV
45. Citizen TV
46. KTN
47. KTN News
48. TV47
49. K24
50. Weru TV
51. Inooro TV
52. KASS TV
53. Kameme TV
54. Ramogi TV
55. Hope TV
Kids and Teens
56. JimJam
57. Nick Junior
58. Disney Junior
59. PBS Kids
60. Moonbug
61. Nick Toons
62. Nickelodeon
63. Cartoon Network
64. Cartoonito
65. Akilli Kids
66. Disney Channel
Music
67. MTV Base
68. TRACE Mziki
69. Trace Gospel
Religious
70. Faith
71. Islam
72. Emmanuel TV
News and Commerce
73. BBC News
74. Al Jazeera
75. CNN International
Radio
76. Classic FM
77. Milele FM
78. Radio Maisha
79. Hope FM
GOtv Supa Plus is available to all existing and new customers in Kenya upon paying the requisite subscription amount.
Joining the Kenyan Army can be exciting and life-changing, especially for those interested in a military career path that will see them serve the Kenyan people, defend the freedom of the country by fighting enemies with absolute commitment and protect the nation’s interests, among many other military responsibilities.
Thanks to its multi-generational respect, many people envy the military service and want to join the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), which is also among the most respected institutions in the country, attracting a great deal of trust and confidence from the citizens.
Gratefully, KDF has announced the 2023/2024 recruitment drive that will begin this August and end in September. If you wish to join the KDF, check the recruitment dates below to find out when and where it will take place:
KDF Recruitment dates 2023, counties and recruitment centers
Precisely, KDF recruitment will take place from August 28, 2023, to September 8, 2023, which is the deadline. On the first day, KDF Recruiting Teams will be in the counties of Nairobi, Bungoma, Busia, Baringo, Homabay, Kajiado, and others.
Check out the following KDF recruitment calendar:
KDF recruitment 2023 day 1: Monday, August 28
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Baringo
Tiaty West
Chemolingot
Bungoma
Bungoma North
Mukuyuni
Busia
Busia
Busia
Elgeyo Marakwet
Marakwet East
Chesoi
Homa Bay
Homa Bay
Homa Bay
Kajiado
Loitoktok
Loitoktok
Kakamega
Kakamega North
Malava
Kirinyaga
Kirinyaga Central
Kerugoya
Kisii
Kitutu Central
Nyanchwa
Kitui
Tseikuru
Tseikuru
Kwale
Samburu
Samburu
Laikipia
Kirima
Olmoran
Lamu
Lamu Central
Amu Island
Machakos
Yatta
Kithimani
Mandera
Mandera East
Mandera
Marsabit
Dukana
Dukana
Marsabit
Marsabit Central
Marsabit Stadium
Will KDF recruitment 2023 take place in Nairobi? Yes, on August 28, and due to the high number of hopefuls expected to turn out during the conscription exercise, residents of Dagoreti, Kibera, Lang’ata, and Westlands will visit Jamhuri Grounds for recruitment. Those from Kasarani, Mathare, and Njiru will attend the drive at Kasarani Moi International Sports Complex (MISC), while the locals from Embakasi, Kamukunji, Makadara, and Starehe will head to Nyayo Stadium.
KDF recruitment of August 28, 2023, is also as follows;
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Meru
Buuri East
Kiirua
Migori
Suna East
Migori
Mombasa
Changamwe
Changamwe
Nandi
Nandi Central
Kapsabet
Narok
Trans Mara South
Angata
Nyamira
Masaba North
Keroka
Nyeri
Nyeri Central
Nyeri
Siaya
Ugenya
Ukwala
Tana River
Bangale
Madogo
Tana River
Tana Delta
Garsen
Tana River
Galledyertu
Wayu
Tharaka Nithi
Tharaka South
Marimanti
Turkana
Turkana Central
Lodwar
Vihiga
Sabatia
Sabatia
Wajir
Wajir East
Wajir
West Pokot
West Pokot
Kapenguria
KDF recruitment 2023 day 2: Tuesday, August 29
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Baringo
Baringo North
Kabartonjo
Bungoma
Kimilili
Kimilili
Busia
Teso South
Amukura
Elgeyo Marakwet
Marakwet West
Kapsowar
Garissa
Garissa
Garissa
Homa Bay
Suba
Makunga
Kajiado
Mashuru
Mashuru
Kakamega
Matete
Matete
Kiambu
Kiambaa
Karuri
Kilifi
Magarini
Marafa
Kirinyaga
Ndia
Baricho
Kisii
Sameta
Itube
Kitui
Kyuso
Kyuso
Kitui
Mwingi East
Mathuki
Laikipia
Nyahururu
Nyahururu
Lamu
Lamu West
Mpeketoni
Machakos
Mwala
Makutano
Mandera
Kiliwehiri
Kiliwehiri
Marsabit
Laisamis
Laisamis
Marsabit
North Horr
North Horr
Meru
Buuri West
Timau
Migori
Kuria East
Kegonga
Mombasa
Kisauni
Kisauni
Nakuru
Nakuru West
Kapkures
Nandi
Chesumei
Chemundu
Nandi
Aldai
Kabujoi
Narok
Lolgorian
Lolgorian
Nyamira
Manga
Manga
Nyeri
Kieni West
Mweiga
Siaya
Unguja
Unguja
Taita Taveta
Voi
Voi
Tharaka Nithi
Chiakariga
Chiakariga
Turkana
Kibish
Kibish
Wajir
Wajir North
Bute
West Pokot
Kipkomo
Chepareria
KDF recruitment 2023 day 3: Wednesday, August 30
On this day, KDF recruitment 2023 will take place in the following counties in Kenya;
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Baringo
Baringo Central
Kabarnet
Bungoma
Mt Elgon
Kapsokwony
Bungoma
Webuye East
Webuye
Busia
Nambale
Nambale
Garissa
Dadaab
Dadaab
Homa Bay
Mbita
Mbita
Isiolo
Isiolo
Isiolo
Kajiado
Kajiado Central
Kajiado
Kajiado
Kajiado North
Ngong
Kiambu
Ndeiya
Nderu
Kilifi
Malindi
Malindi
Kirinyaga
Mwea West
Kandongu
Kisii
Gucha
Ogembo
Kitui
Mwingi West
Migwani
Kitui
Mumoni North
Nthangani
Laikipia
Laikipia East
Nanyuki
Lamu
Lamu East
Faza
Makueni
Kathonzweni
Kathonzweni
Mandera
Banisa
Banisa
Marsabit
Loyangalani
Loyangalani
Migori
Ntimaru
Ntimaru
Mombasa
Likoni
Likoni
Nakuru
Njoro
Njoro
Nandi
Nandi East
Nandi Hills
Narok
Trans Mara West
Kilgoris
Nyamira
Borabu
Borabu
Nyandarua
Nyandarua West
Ol Joro Orok
Nyeri
Kieni East
Chaka
Siaya
Siaya
Siaya
Taita Taveta
Taveta
Taveta
Tharaka Nithi
Tharaka North
Gatunga
Turkana
Turkana North
Lokitaung
Uasin Gishu
Moiben
Moiben
Vihiga
Hamisi
Hamisi
Wajir
Buna
Buna
West Pokot
Pokot South
Kabichbich
KDF recruitment 2023 day 4: Thursday, August 31
This is the Kenya Defence Forces recruitment day number 4. Prospective recruits are expected to avail themselves in the following recruitment centers;
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Baringo
Marigat
Marigat
Bungoma
Bungoma Central
Chwele
Bungoma
Tongaren
Tongaren
Busia
Bunyala
Budalangi
Embu
Embu East
Runyenjes
Garissa
Liboi
Liboi
Homa Bay
Ndhiwa
Ndhiwa
Isiolo
Garbatula
Garbatula
Kajiado
Oloililai
Ngatatoek
Kiambu
Githunguri
Githunguri
Kiambu
Githurai
Githurai
Kilifi
Chonyi
Mwembekati
Kirinyaga
Mwea East
Wanguru
Kisii
Masaba South
Masimba
Kitui
Mwingi Central
Mwingi
Laikipia
Laikipia Central
Ngobit
Makueni
Mbooni West
Kikima
Mandera
Mandera West
Takaba
Marsabit
Chalbi
Maikona
Migori
Kuria West
Kehancha
Mombasa
Jomvu
Mikindani
Murang’a
Kahuro
Kahuro
Nakuru
Kuresoi South
Keringet
Nandi
Tinderet
Maraba
Narok
Trans Mara East
Emurua Dikir
Nyamira
Nyamira South
Nyamira
Nyandarua
Gathanji
Ngano
Siaya
Gem Yala
Yala
Taita Taveta
Mwatate
Mwatate
Tana River
Tana North
Bura Tana
Tharaka Nithi
Igamba Ng’ombe
Kathuana
Trans Nzoia
Kwanza
Kwanza
Turkana
Turkana West
Kakuma
Uasin Gishu
Turbo
Turbo
Vihiga
Emuhaya
Emuhaya
Wajir
Eldas
Eldas
KDF recruitment 2023 day 5: Friday, September 1
On this day, the KDF recruitment exercise will take place in the following counties in Kenya;
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Baringo
Mogotio
Mogotio
Bomet
Chepalungu
Sigor
Bungoma
Bungoma West
Sirisia
Busia
Samia
Funyula
Embu
Embu West
Embu
Garissa
Bura East
Bura
Homa Bay
Rangwe
Rangwe
Kajiado
Isinya
Isinya
Kakamega
Khwisero
Khwisero
Kakamega
Lugari
Lumakanda
Kiambu
Gatundu North
Kamwangi
Kiambu
Lari
Lari
Kilifi
Ganze
Ganze
Kisii
Kenyenya
Kenyenya
Kisumu
Muhoroni
Chemelil
Kitui
Mutitu
Sombe
Makueni
Mukaa
Yoani
Mandera
Mandera North
Rhamu
Meru
Tigania East
Muriri
Migori
Suna West
Bondo Nyironge
Mombasa
Nyali
Kongowea
Murang’a
Murang’a East
Murang’a
Nakuru
Kuresoi North
Sirikwa
Nyamira
Nyamira North
Ekerenyo
Nyandarua
Mirangine
Mirangine
Nyandarua
Nyandarua North
Ndaragua
Nyeri
Mathira West
Kaiyaba
Samburu
Samburu North
Baragoi
Siaya
Gem Wagai
Wagai
Taita Taveta
Taita
Wundanyi
Tharaka Nithi
Maara
Chogoria
Trans Nzoia
Trans Nzoia West
Kitale
Turkana
Loima
Lorogum
Uasin Gishu
Eldoret East
Kapsoya
Wajir
Diff
Diff
Wajir
Wajir West
Griftu
The Kenya Defence Forces recruitment teams will pause the exercise in the September 2-3 weekend and resume on Monday.
KDF recruitment 2023 day 6: Monday, September 4
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Bungoma
Cheptais
Cheptais
Busia
Butula
Butula
Elgeyo Marakwet
Keiyo North
Iten
Embu
Embu North
Manyatta
Garissa
Balambala
Balambala
Garissa
Fafi
Alinjugur
Homa Bay
Rachuonyo South
Kosele
Kakamega
Kakamega Central
Kakamega
Kakamega
Navakholo
Navakholo
Kericho
Bureti
Litein
Kericho
Kericho East
Kericho
Kiambu
Gatundu South
Gatundu
Kilifi
Kauma
Jaribuni
Kisii
Gucha South
Nyamarambe
Kitui
Mutitu North
Mutitu
Machakos
Athi River
Athi River
Makueni
Kibwezi
Kibwezi
Makueni
Kilungu
Nguluni
Mandera
Arabia
Arabia
Meru
Imenti South
Nkubu
Meru
Tigania West
Urru
Migori
Uriri
Uriri
Mombasa
Mombasa
Tononoka
Murang’a
Ithanga
Kaguku
Murang’a
Kangema
Kangema
Nakuru
Molo
Molo
Nakuru
Rongai
Kampi ya Moto
Narok
Narok West
Lemek
Nyandarua
Aberdare
Shamata
Nyandarua
Nyandarua Central
Olkalou
Nyeri
Mathira East
Karatina
Samburu
Samburu Central
Maralal
Siaya
Rarieda
Madiany
Trans Nzoia
Endebess
Endebess
Turkana
Turkana East
Lokori
Wajir
Wajir South
Leheley
KDF recruitment 2023 day 7: Tuesday, September 5
Check out where KDF recruitment of new entrants will take place in Kenya on day seven of the exercise;
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Baringo
Koibatek
Eldama Ravine
Bomet
Konoin
Mogogosiek
Bungoma
Bungoma South
Bungoma
Bungoma
Kopsiro
Kopsiro
Garissa
Lagdera
Modogashe
Homa Bay
Rachuonyo South
Kendu Bay
Isiolo
Merti
Merti
Kakamega
Kakamega East
Shinyalu
Kakamega
Mumias West
Mumias
Kericho
Belgut
Sosiot
Kiambu
Thika West
Thika
Kilifi
Kilifi North
Kilifi
Kirinyaga
Gichugu
Kianyaga
Kisii
Etago
Etago
Kitui
Kitui West
Kabati
Kwale
Lunga Lunga
Lunga Lunga
Machakos
Kathiani
Kathiani
Machakos
Masinga
Masinga
Makueni
Makindu
Makindu
Makueni
Mbooni East
Mumbuni
Mandera
Lafey
Lafey
Meru
Igembe Central
Kangeta
Meru
Meru Central
Gatimbi
Migori
Awendo
Awendo
Murang’a
Kigumo
Kigumo
Nakuru
Gilgil
Gilgil
Nakuru
Nakuru East
Nakuru
Narok
Narok South
Ololunga
Nyandarua
Wanjohi
Wanjohi
Nyeri
Mukurweini
Mukurweini
Samburu
Samburu East
Wamba
Siaya
Bondo
Bondo
Trans Nzoia
Trans Nzoia East
Kachibora
Turkana
Turkana South
Lokichar
Uasin Gishu
Kapseret
Outspan
Wajir
Khorof Harar
Khorof Harar
KDF recruitment 2023 day 8: Wednesday, September 6
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Bomet
Sotik
Sotik
Bungoma
Kimaeti
Kimaeti
Bungoma
Webuye West
Matisi
Embu
Mbeere North
Siakago
Garissa
Bodhai
Bodhai
Kakamega
Kakamega South
Malinya
Kakamega
Matungu
Matungu
Kericho
Londiani
Londiani
Kericho
Soin
Chepkemel
Kiambu
Thika East
Kilimambogo
Kilifi
Kaloleni
Kaloleni
Kisii
Nyamache
Nyamache
Kisumu
Nyakach
Pap Onditi
Kisumu
Seme
Kombewa
Kitui
Ikutha
Ikutha
Kitui
Lower Yatta
Kyusyani
Kitui
Matinyani
Matinyani
Kwale
Msambweni
Msambweni
Laikipia
Laikipia North
Doldol
Machakos
Kangundo
Kangundo
Machakos
Machakos
Machakos
Mandera
Kotulo
Kutulo Mandera
Marsabit
Moyale
Moyale
Meru
Imenti North
Meru Town
Meru
Mutuati
Mutuati
Migori
Mabera
Mabera
Murang’a
Kandara
Kandara
Nakuru
Naivasha
Naivasha
Nakuru
Nakuru North
Bahati
Nandi
Nandi North
Kabiyet
Narok
Narok Central
Narok
Nyandarua
Kipipiri
Miharati
Nyeri
Nyeri South
Othaya
Trans Nzoia
Kiminini
Kiminini
Wajir
Habaswein
Habaswein
West Pokot
Pokot North
Alale
KDF recruitment 2023 day 9: Thursday, September 7
On this second-last day of KDF recruitment, Kenya Army recruiters will be in the following counties and recruitment centers;
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Bomet
Bomet Central
Bomet
Bungoma
Bumula
Bumula
Elgeiyo Marakwet
Keiyo South
Chepkorio
Embu
Mbeere South
Kiritiri
Garissa
Hulugho
Hulugho
Homa Bay
Rachuonyo East
Kadongo
Kakamega
Butere
Butere
Kakamega
Likuyani
Kongoni
Kericho
Kipkelion
Kipkelion
Kiambu
Juja
Juja
Kiambu
Kabete
Wangige
Kilifi
Rabai
Rabai
Kisii
Marani
Marani
Kisumu
Kadibo
Rabuor
Kisumu
Kisumu East
Kibos
Kisumu
Kisumu West
Ojolla
Kitui
Kitui Central
Kitui
Kitui
Mutomo
Mutomo
Kitui
Nzambani
Chuluni
Kwale
Kinango
Kinango
Laikipia
Laikipia West
Rumuruti
Machakos
Kalama
Kyangala
Machakos
Matungulu
Matungulu
Mandera
Mandera Central
Elwak
Marsabit
Sololo
Sololo
Meru
Igembe North
Laare
Meru
Tigania Central
Mikinduri
Migori
Rongo
Rongo
Murang’a
Murang’a South
Kenol
Nakuru
Subukia
Subukia
Narok
Narok East
Nairegea Enkare
Nyandarua
Nyandarua South
Engineer
Nyeri
Tetu
Wamagana
Vihiga
Luanda
Luanda
Wajir
Hadado
Hadado
West Pokot
Pokot Central
Sigor
KDF recruitment 2023 day 10: Friday, September 8
The closing bell will be rung on this day, September 8, 2023, the last day of the KDF recruitment exercise in the following counties;
County
Sub-County
KDF recruitment center
Baringo
Tiaty East
Tangulbei
Bomet
Bomet East
Longisa
Busia
Teso North
Amagoro
Garissa
Ijara
Masalani
Kajiado
Kajiado West
Kisamis
Kakamega
Mumias East
Shianda
Kiambu
Kiambu East
Kiambu
Kiambu
Kikuyu
Kikuyu
Kiambu
Limuru
Limuru
Kiambu
Ruiru
Ruiru
Kilifi
Kilifi South
Kikambala
Kisii
Kisii Central
Kisii
Kisii
Kisii South
Kerina
Kisumu
Kisumu Central
Kisumu
Kisumu
Nyando
Awasi
Kitui
Katulani
Katulani
Kitui
Kisasi
Kisasi
Kwale
Matuga
Kwale
Makueni
Makueni
Wote
Makueni
Nzaui
Matiliku
Marsabit
Turbi Bubisa
Turbi
Meru
Igembe South
Maua
Migori
Nyatike
Nyatike
Murang’a
Gatanga
Gatanga
Murang’a
Mathioya
Kiriaini
Narok
Narok North
Olokurto
Nyandarua
Kinangop
Njabini
Tharaka Nithi
Chuka
Chuka
Tharaka Nithi
Muthambi
Marima
Uasin Gishu
Kesses
Kesses
Uasin Gishu
Soy
Ziwa
Vihiga
Vihiga
Mbale
Wajir
Korondille
Korondille
Wajir
Tarbaj
Tarbaj
West Pokot
Kacheliba
Kacheliba
What to know before going to the KDF recruitment exercise 2023
The Kenya Defence Forces will be signing up recruits, both men and women, for ten days from August 28 to September 8, 2023. The Army is an equal employer, but there are a set of special requirements to meet before joining the KDF.
Here are the requirements for joining the Armed Forces of Kenya. Ensure you achieve eligibility before visiting your nearest recruitment center;
* Citizenship Requirements: You must be a Kenyan Citizen and a holder of a National ID. Take four copies of the Identity Card, alongside the original one, to the recruitment center on the definite date
* Education Standards: You must have scored a minimum of D Plain in KCSE to qualify for the Army as a Service Member. For General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist officers, it is a mean grade of B and C+, respectively, and a post-secondary education minimum. Have with you relevant academic certificates on the day of KDF recruitment in your center
* Age Limits: Be 18-26 years old for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits, 30 years and below for Specialist Officers, and not above 39 years of age for Chaplains and Imams
* Your criminal records must be clean
Further, because of the rigorous military training before getting enlisted, KDF Recruitment Team must asses your physical abilities and performance. What are the KDF physical fitness requirements?
* Body Height: To be considered as a possible Army recruit, you must be standing at a minimum height of 1.60m (5ft 3in) if you are a male and 1.52m (5ft) for females
* Body Weight: The minimum weight for men is 54.55 kg, and if you are a female, you should weigh not less than 50.00 Kg
* Body Mass Index (BMI) of below 30. To get your BMI, take your weight in kilograms and divide it by the square of your height in meters
* Pregnant female KDF job seekers are not permitted in the exercise
* You must not have any tattoos on your skin
This KDF 2023/24 recruitment drive is for all its branches; Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Air Force.
GOtv, a popular pay television service, is among the main providers of home entertainment in the country with its tons of channels that air a variety of content from sports, news, children’s shows, latest fashion trends, music, and religious programs, among others.
Since its launch in Kenya in 2011, the MultiChoice and Canal+ Group-owned digital terrestrial television has been considered one of the cheapest players in the entertainment market, providing low-cost TV streaming, as compared to other direct broadcast satellite services and internet-based subscription Video-on-demand services like Showmax.
GOtv Kenya has different pricing tiers on each package plan which suits almost every budget. For instance, the cheapest GOtv plan – GOtv Lite – starts at Ksh199 per month, while the most expensive was the GOtv Supa package, whose monthly subscription is Ksh1,899. Check out the table below to discover the latest GOtv packages and their pricing:
GOtv packages and updated prices in Kenya (2023)
What are the GOtv packages in Kenya? How much does GOtv cost? Well, here are the packages alongside their monthly prices and number of channels:
GOtv package
Price per month
Channels
GOtv Lite
Ksh199
20+
GOtv Value
Ksh649
35+
GOtv Plus
Ksh999
45+
GOtv Max
Ksh1,449
60+
GOtv Supa
Ksh1,899
70+
GOtv Supa+
Ksh3,500
75+
After the recent introduction of GOtv Supa+, it is Kenya’s most expensive GOtv package with a monthly subscription fee of Ksh3,500. And after learning about GOtv packages in Kenya and knowing their respective prices, here is how to pay for it to watch the news, live sports, and other popular local and international TV shows.
GOtv payment methods in Kenya
GOtv offers convenient payment methods for seamless streaming. You may pay for GOtv subscription using MyGOtv App, credit cards, directly from banking apps from banks like Faulu, DTB, I&M, Co-op, CBA, and KCB, among others, and Mpesa, whereby using online banking entails a simple process of just clicking on the already integrated GOtv payment service, entering your IUC number, followed by the amount and PIN to complete the payment.
However, we are going to look at the most reliable methods to pay GOtv in Kenya: which is through Mpesa and Equity Bank’s USSD Service;
How do I pay for GOtv using Mpesa?
1. On your phone, go to the SIM toolkit and select Safaricom>Mpesa
2. On the Mpesa main menu, select choose ‘Lipa na Mpesa’
3. Then go to ‘Pay Bill’
4. Select ‘Enter business no.’ and put 423655 – the GOtv business number
5. Use your IUC number on a red sticker at the bottom of the GOtv decoder as the Account Number
6. Enter the full amount of the Gotv package you are subscribing for
7. Enter your Mpesa PIN to complete the payment
You will receive an SMS confirming the payment made for the GOtv subscription. Consecutively, Multichoice Kenya will message you with further transaction and package details pertaining to your GOtv account. Ensure your recorder is on when making payments.
How do I pay for GOtv using Equity Bank USSD?
1. Dial *247# from your SIM card used to register your Equity Bank Account
2. Select ‘Pay Bill’
3. Choose to enter the business number and type 423655
4. Enter your GOtv IUC number as the account number
5. Enter the amount of your desired package
6. Select the account to pay from
7. Enter your mobile banking PIN to complete the payment
In about a minute or so, you will receive a message confirming the payment made. Alternatively, Co-operative Bank customers can pay for their GOtv packages in Kenya by dialing *667#, selecting Payments, then Utility Payments, then Pay Tv, choosing GOtv, entering the IUC number and amount, followed by PIN to verify the transaction. For KCB Bank, paying for GOtv is possible through *522# and following the prompts.
When paying for a GOtv subscription, ensure your TV is on.
Coughing up a few francs here and there as a transaction charge when withdrawing money at MTN Rwanda outlets spread in the country is what many MoMo customers have made peace with, but I don’t know if you are one of them.
Since 1998, MTN Rwandacell PLC has been creating and delivering the best connectivity experiences for seamless communication in Rwanda while addressing the digital divide through various solutions like device financing that enables one to get a smartphone and pay in installments. Aside from the hassle-free mobile money services, such programs can be pinpointed as one of the main drivers of MTN’s accelerated success to have seven million customers as of 2023.
That is the new customer base after the largest telecom operator in Rwanda recorded a 6% year-over-year growth in the latest half-year financial report of the period ended June 30, which was released on August 3. MTN Rwandacell profits jumped by 14.7% to Rwf120.5 billion, 22.9% of it coming from Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd (MMRL), which expanded by 35.7%.
As seen, MTN Rwanda made a whooping Rwf27.6 billion in the mobile money sector alone. These are monies collected from international remittances, charges on sending money, and withdrawals, among other services.
Today, we are learning about the withdrawal charges, the fees for moving funds out of your SIM card from an MTN Rwandacell agent. Check out the table below:
MTN Rwanda mobile money withdrawal charges 2023
These are the latest MTN Rwandacell withdrawal fees. Amounts within a transaction band are charged the fixed fee displayed in the ‘Withdrawal charges‘ column. Take a look;
To be human is to forget. And in an era where time is money and people have so many things to do, cases of forgetting passwords are not strange. Also, the advancement of technology allows passwords to be saved in password managers and automatically on the sites. Why remember something that you have saved? It is like using up a brain memory for free unless you are the type that accesses personal sites using other’s devices – which is a threat to your personal data.
Another reason most people forget passwords is when they opt for Google’s ‘Suggest Strong Password‘ option when signing up on most sites. This is good because of its complicated feature of generating a very strong password that cannot be easily cracked by cyber attackers who rely on weak entry points for data breaches. But who can recall all those symbols and characters, a characteristic of strong passwords?
There are some but not you; that is why in this guide, we look at how to access the passwords that you have saved on your Android phone. Android phones maintain a list of your saved passwords for you to access them whenever you need them, anytime.
Finding passwords on your mobile phone or tablet
This step-by-step guide applies to all gadgets running on the Android operating system. Follow these steps to get your saved passwords on your Android phone;
This step requires mobile data or Wi-Fi. There is no way of checking your saved passwords on your phone offline. Before you take on the procedures, ensure your phone or tablet is connected to the internet.
1. On your Android phone, click on the Gmail App to access your Google Account saved on your mobile
2. On the main Gmail interface, close to the internal search bar, click on the three lines (hamburger icon) to access the menu
3. Scroll down and choose ‘Settings’
4. Select your primary Google Account, then on the Account section, go to ‘Manage your Google Account’
5. Account control section will open. Swipe right, and between Data & privacy and People & sharing, select ‘Security’
6. Scroll below to ‘Your saved passwords’
7. Tap to open the ‘Password Manager’
8. Go to ‘Password Checkup’
9. View your passwords
Password Checkup allows you to see saved passwords on your Android phone. It also provides a report on whether your passwords are safe or compromised. Further, it lists all weak passwords. You can view and make the necessary changes to avoid possible hacking attempts.
You can also manage your saved passwords on Chrome for Android using the same steps.
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